Dosch&Amand indePENDANT User manual

DECT indePENDANT
Your private Emergency Call
Emergency Call Fall Alarm Smoke Alarm Reminder Daytime
Telephone name list Handsfree Phone Voice Assistant Operating all DECT stations
User Guide
You will find more up-to-date operating instructions on enclosed USB-stick
or on your distributor’s website

This Manual V1.0 has not been reviewed
and may contain non-actualized data and information
Please contact Website of Supplier or Dealer
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Contents
with (*) marked: minimum settings
1 Overview
1.1 operating elements and LEDs …………………………………………….. 4
2 Getting started
2.1 package contents check …………………………………………….. 5
2.2 place Charging Disc and charge Device (*) …………………………………………….. 6
2.3 subscribe to DECT Base Station (*) see also chap 3.3 …………………………………………….. 7
2.4 check telephone line (*) …………………………………………….. 8
2.5 hints regarding DECT Range …………………………………………….. 8
3 Settings via PC APP
3.1 install and use PC APP …………………………………………….. 9
3.2 language selection …………………………………………….. 10
3.3 enter personal data …………………………………………….. 11
3.4 login to DECT Base Station.. see also chap 2.3 …………………………………………….. 12
3.5 Help Call/emergency call sequence …………………………………………….. 13
3.6 Family & Friends contacts …………………………………………….. 14
3.7 Fall Detection / help call sequence …………………………………………….. 16
3.8 Smoke Alarm / help call sequence... …………………………………………….. 15
3.9 time-dependent instruction set (Reminder) …………………………………………….. 17
3.10 general settings …………………………………………….. 18
3.11 system settings …………………………………………….. 19
4. Special instructions
4.1 Fall Detection …………………………………………….. 21
4.2 Smoke Alarm detection …………………………………………….. 22
5 Important notes
5.1 troubleshooting Guide …………………………………………….. 23
5.2 Device charging …………………………………………….. 25
5.3 hands-free speaker …………………………………………….. 25
5.4 adjusting necklace length …………………………………………….. 25
5.5 protection against environmental influences …………………………………………….. 25
5.6 cleaning …………………………………………….. 26
5.7 repair …………………………………………….. 26
5.8 disposal …………………………………………….. 26
5.9 warranty …………………………………………….. 26
5.10 CE Declaration of Conformity …………………………………………….. 26
5.11 technical services …………………………………………….. 26
6 Technical data …………………………………………….. 27
7 Ordering information …………………………………………….. 27

1 Overview
Call Button
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press long trigger help call
press short trigger stop ongoing connection
various functions according to announcement
Side Key __________________________________________________
press short trigger select of a number (Idle state)
increase volume (duRing call)
press long trigger both at the same time: switch off the Device
Status LED ___________________________________________________
Radio range and battery status indicator
green 1/20 sec both functions work correctly
yellow 1/5 sec one or both functions at borderline
red 1/1 sec one or both functions in error state
Ring LED ___________________________________________________
red permanent there is a telephone to call for help
red flashing dialing a phone number is enabled
green permanent there is a telephone connection
green flashing incoming phone call
yellow permanent there is a link with PC app via USB
yellow flashing DECT Subscription ongoing
3D sensor has been activated; possible man-down detected
USB connector ___________________________________________________
Micro USB for connection with PC via supplied cable
Call Button
Status LED
Loudspeaker
left Side Key
Microphone
Micro USB
right Side Key
Ring LED
Necklace

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2 Getting started
2.1 package contents check
The packaging contains following articles:
DECT Pendant Qi Charge Disk USB Cable
with Necklace
USB Power Adapter USB Stick with Get Started
Configuration Software

2 Getting started
2.2 place Charging Disc and charge Device
Place the Charging Disc on a flat, non-slip surface and connect it to the mains via the supplied USB
power supply. The Charging Disc works contactless.
In order to charge the Device, simply place it on
the Charging Disc. Once the Device is correctly
placed, the Disc will light up. The Device
switches on after a few seconds and the Voice
Assistant reports to:
"Battery is charging"
During charging the Device warms up. This is no fault but normal.
Leave the Device on the Charging Disc for at least 30 min, better however for 60 min. If it is fully
charge, the Device has a standby time of 3 days. Charge the Device regularly, best overnight.
When the battery is deeply discharged, it may take up to 5 minutes to turn on the device on the
charging disc.
Please notice that only if the Device is on the Charging Disc, the Smoke Alarm detection is activated
(see 3.8 chap and chap 4.2)
You can use multiple Charging Disc; e.g. in living room and bedroom.
(Please contact your dealer).

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2 Getting started
2.3 subscribe to DECT Base Station
alias: „Subscription“
methode: „easy subscription“with PIN „0000“
Place the Device near the DECT Base Station e.g. in the same room. Subscription can be accomplished
more safely.
Find and press "DECT Subscription" or similar notified
button on the Base Station.
Manufacturer-specific enabling the DECT Subscription mode may be different. Usually press a button
for a few seconds (in case of consult the manual of the Base Station). Make sure that DECT Base
Stations are only 5 minutes in the Subscription mode. The Subscription of the Device must be made
within this time. In case of, re-enable the Subscription mode.
For starting Subscription procedure of the Device, press the
Call Button on the Device. The Ring LED starts flashing and
the Voice Assistant reports:
"Searching for Base Station, please wait"
After typically 10-20 seconds the Subscription is completed. The Ring LED shortly lights up green. The
Voice Assistant reports the successful subscription: "Device is registered"
If Subscription fails, the Voice Assistant gives dedicated information to the possible root cause
(see notes for trouble-shooting in Chapter 5).
Modern DECT Base Stations use the Subscription method according "easy subscription" standard with
system PIN "0000". Should System PIN of Base Station be different from “0000”, then use Subscription
of Device via PC APP (see Chapter 3.4)
Note: If the Device is on the Charging Disc, it cannot perform Subscription.
The device switches automatically off after 10 minutes if it has not been registered.

2 Getting started
2.4 check Telephone Line
Now, check the connection of the Device with your phone line.
1. Call Device with your mobile phone
2. When Device rings, answer the call
The calling number is stored at the same time as the tenth Family&Friends-Number as well as the
Emergency Number for Help, Fall Detection and Smoke Alarm Calls.
Change or supplement this number with the PC APP.
Your Device is now ready for use!
2.5 hints regarding DECT Range
alias radio range
Inside of buildings the radio range (distance from Device to the Base Station) can be 50 meters and
more. In the garden, the range may increase to 300 meters. Should the Device cover also the garden
area, then it is advisable to place the DECT Base Station to this wall, which is next to the garden.
Should the Device get out of the reach, then that is recognizable by red status LED (1/1 sec). If the
Device is more than 5 minutes outside the radio coverage the Voice Assistant will make announce an
appropriate message.
At any time you can request the Device to find the base and to logon by pressing the Call Button.
If the Device is longer than 2 hours outside of wireless coverage, the Device switches off to save the
battery. Then the Device can be switched on again by placing on the Charging Disc. All functions
automatically resume your preset operation.

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3 Configuration via PC APP
3.1 install and use PC APP
The driver of the PC APP can run only on computers with operating systems WIN7 or WIN10.
You will find the driver installer and the PC App on the enclosed USB stick.
1. Connect the enclosed USB-stick with the PC
2. Select drive "INDEPENDANT" using Windows Explorer
3. Start "PC_APP" program
4. Choose setup language and click “OK”
5. Read the License Agreement page. If you accept the terms of the license agreement, choose "I
accept the agreement" and click "Next"
6. Click "Install" to continue with the installation
7. If appears the Windows warning, choose "Install this driver software anyway". The device
driver will be installed
8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation
9. Connect Device via the USB cable with PC
10. Start again "PC_APP" program on the USB stick and
follow the instructions of the PC APP, which are very
simple
In the following chapters, you will find detailed explanations about each step.
Please note that all settings are transferred to the Device only when you finally press the Apply button.
The PC APP automatically detects the USB connection. The USB link will be displayed at the bottom
of the PC APP. If the logical USB detection does not work, disconnect the USB cable and plug it back
to the PC after a few seconds.
Note: The PC APP can only be opened if Device and USB stick is connected to PC.
Please keep USB stick on safe place. It is the Data Backup of your Device.

3 Configuration via PC APP
3.2 language selection
You can choose both the language of the Voice Assistant and the PC App language using the PC APP
under Get Started.
The language of the PC App is automatically selected according to the language of your PC system.
If your language is not listed, please contact your distributor.